Job Title:

                     Associate Scientist I – Bacterial Mutation

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 1+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory

Associate degree in a scientific discipline (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) with 3+ years’ experience working in a research laboratory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Life Science, Chemicals or Healthcare industry knowledge preferred
• Experience in bacterial/cell/tissue culture and aseptic technique
• Experience with the Ames assay preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage time effectively

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines.
• Adherence to federal and/or local regulations, as applicable.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of in vitro assays or tests required to characterize product or material safety.
• Make scientific observations, maintain detailed data books/documentation, and ensure all documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards and GLP regulations.
• Maintain an understanding of technological principles and applications of the organization’s services.
• Receive instructions on new assignments from the laboratory manager or designee and study directors. 
• Conduct pre-designed assays using basic laboratory techniques and skills.
• Independently conduct assigned test procedures within constraints of lab scheduling
• Advise lab manager of factors that may affect the quality and usefulness of data
• Maintain sterile and good tissue culture techniques.
• Use and maintain scientific equipment, instrumentation and computer systems.
• Attend, pre-planning, or operational team meetings as needed.
• Assist or perform other job duties as assigned.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Attend continuing education courses or webinars, as appropriate

Pay Range Start at: $$60,600.00. All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.